3 Youths, 2 Adults Face Charges In Car Burglaries

May 11, 1993|By Joseph Kirby.

Crystal Lake police Monday announced the arrests of two juveniles, including a 12-year-old boy, a teenage village resident and two adults in connection with a rash of car burglaries that began in early February.

A 12-year-old, a 16-year-old and Larry Allen, 17, of 161 Main St., each were charged with eight counts of burglary to a vehicle, said Crystal Lake Lt. Keith Nygren.

Authorities would not disclose the names of the juveniles.

The trio allegedly broke into automobiles and mainly stole car stereos, worth up to $1,000, according to authorities. The three would then sell the stolen merchandise.

The 12-year-old allegedly played the most active role of the three youths involved in the burglaries, Nygren said. He would smash a car's window or slither through an open window while the other two stood lookout, he said.

Seven of the eight burglaries took place at Downtown Imports, a used car lot at 141 N. Main St. In all of those instances, only car radios were taken, Nygren said.

The most recent burglary happened May 4 in an apartment complex across from the Police Department. In that case, the three allegedly stole several pieces of camera equipment from a car, Nygren said.

Police also charged Robert E. Crews, 31, of 161 N. Main St., with one count of theft by possession of stolen property and two counts of contributing to the deliquency of a minor. Crews, who also was arrested Friday, allegedly purchased some of the stereos the three stole, police said.

William J. Crowley, 27, who did not give an address, was charged with one count of theft by possession of stolen property. Crowley, who was arrested Sunday, allegedly was in possession of stolen camera equipment from the most recent burglary.